Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8
Campground · Mississippi ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) · Restricted Access
- 173 ft
- Elevation
Rocky Springs Campground, milepost 54.8, on the southern end of the Parkway, includes a 22-site campground, picnic tables, intermittent restrooms, a section of the Old Trace, self-guiding walking trails through the old town site. Campground sites are on a first come first served basis, no reservations. Pull-through and back-in sites are available. Campgrounds are typically the busiest during the spring and fall, especially during holiday weekends. Potable water may be an issue. Plan to be self-contained.
Getting there
At mile post 54.8 exit off of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Take the first right to enter into the campground.
Latitude: 32.08645 Longitude -90.79871
32.08743, -90.79884 · 32°5'14.8"N 90°47'55.8"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 6.2 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8
- Can you reserve a site at Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8?
- No. Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8
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Contact
- Phone (662) 680-4027
- Email natr_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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